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Charesa Alphin

Charesa Alphin, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • EMDR use

About Charesa

Charesa Alphin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and career or workplace issues.

Her style is straightforward and person-centered. Sessions focus on hearing a client's story and working together to find practical steps. She uses familiar techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative methods to help people notice patterns and try different approaches.

Charesa also has experience with trauma-related work and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and she uses motivational interviewing to support change. She helps people who are navigating grief, social or communication challenges, autism-related concerns, and caregiver stress. That range means she often blends approaches to match the problem at hand.

In practice she breaks concerns into manageable goals and checks progress along the way. Conversations may include learning new coping skills, reframing thoughts, practicing communication, or processing difficult memories when a client is ready. Sessions move at a client’s pace while keeping a practical focus on what to try between meetings.

She offers therapy in English and works from Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Before booking, follow the site's matching steps to choose online therapy options and schedule a first session.

How her main approaches work for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can make their own choices. It helps when someone needs a steady, accepting person to talk things through and decide what to try next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills. It is useful for anger, anxiety, low mood, and workplace or relationship patterns where changing behaviors or thoughts can ease daily strain.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process distressing memories when a person is ready. It involves guided attention and can help reduce the emotional intensity tied to past events.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, past experiences, and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. That collaborative process helps shape which tools are used over time.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use different ways of working such as talking through problems, practicing skills, or processing memories without forcing one single style.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and workplace or career problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is person-centered and practical. She listens to a client's story and collaborates to set manageable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, mood disorders, and autism-related challenges.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed or paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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